This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to john elway Chevrolet located at 5200 S. broadway, englewood, co 80113, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain had failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While driving approximately 25 mph, the service engine indicator illuminated and the steering locked for few seconds. The vehicle was driven home. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact changed the battery and the starter, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer. The repairs that were made were unknown, but the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the power diminishing and engine disabled warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
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